Ukraine
latest news & developmentsReflecting on xenophobia in South Africa
Some of the influx into South Africa of migrants from failing African countries has been self-inflicted by the ANC government. In its long-standing foreign policy, the party has…
A moment of diplomacy and global connection
The presentation of credentials is a cornerstone of diplomatic protocol, symbolising mutual recognition and the formal commencement of an ambassador’s duties
Solitary superpower erodes global unity
The message is unmistakable: allies must contribute to the US-Israeli campaign against Iran or face consequences for the partnership itself. Yet, as the conflict enters its…
The widescale abuse of Ukraine’s children by the State
Coverage of Ukrainian children often fixes blame on Russia and leaves the conduct of the Ukrainian government in the background, even though the evidence of exploitation, forced…
Global wars and fuel shocks are putting pregnant women at greater risk of dying in childbirth
As wars disrupt fuel supplies and health systems, more women are being forced to give birth without timely access to skilled care
Age of cruelty
The rise of darkness indeed splits the world … It divides us into those who believe in humanity and those who feel entitled to do whatever they want
Ramaphosa secures Putin’s support for the return of 17 South Africans caught in Russia-Ukraine war
The men found themselves trapped in the conflict after being allegedly lured to Russia by uMkhonto weSizwe’s Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla
Pax Americana: Same difference
By his own account, America’s mission in Venezuela is to seize control of the world’s largest oil reserves
Ramaphosa no weak president
Bold and assertive Cyril debunks the myth of a weak and indecisive leader
Selective outrage and erosion of sovereignty
Sovereignty appears vigorously defended in Europe when violated by adversaries but ignored when challenged by allies
Venezuela, proof that fossil fuels are a security curse
Crisis in Caracas should provide impetus for Africa to lead the renewables revolution and shield itself from the chaos of fossil fuel geopolitics
Us today; you tomorrow
WW2 is conventionally dated to September 1939 when Germany invaded Poland, but its origins can reasonably be traced back to 1935 when Fascist Italy invaded Ethiopia
Russia’s new old imperialism
It takes true evil to send unwitting, unprepared young men, complete strangers to the whole Ukraine-Russia context, into Europe’s worst meat grinder since World War Two
Call for South Africa to support the UN Resolution on the return of the Ukrainian children
Supporting the return of Ukrainian children is consistent with South Africa’s constitutional values and its long-standing commitment to human rights
Men trapped in Ukraine war promised MKP jobs
MK party says it knows nothing about the ill-fated Russian trip involving 17 South Africans